Worship Bulletin

April 27th, 2025

56. Which is the sixth commandment?

The sixth commandment is, "You shall not murder."

57. What is forbidden in the sixth commandment?

The sixth commandment forbids the taking away of our own life, or the life of our neighbor unjustly, or whatever tends to it.

58. Which is the seventh commandment?

The seventh commandment is, "You shall not commit adultery."

59. What is forbidden in the seventh commandment?

The seventh commandment forbids all unchaste thoughts, words, and actions.

60. Which is the eighth commandment?

The eighth commandment is, "You shall not steal."

A Puritan Catchism

Lift High the Cross

In Christ Alone

In Christ alone my hope is found
He is my light my strength my song
This Cornerstone this solid Ground
Firm through the fiercest drought and storm
What heights of love what depths of peace
When fears are stilled when strivings cease
My Comforter my All in All
Here in the love of Christ I stand

In Christ alone who took on flesh
Fullness of God in helpless babe
This gift of love and righteousness
Scorned by the ones He came to save
Till on that cross as Jesus died
The wrath of God was satisfied
For every sin on Him was laid
Here in the death of Christ I live

There in the ground His body lay
Light of the world by darkness slain
Then bursting forth in glorious Day
Up from the grave He rose again
And as He stands in victory
Sin's curse has lost its grip on me
For I am His and He is mine
Bought with the precious blood of Christ

No guilt in life no fear in death
This is the power of Christ in me
From life's first cry to final breath
Jesus commands my destiny
No power of hell no scheme of man
Can ever pluck me from His hand
Till He returns or calls me home
Here in the power of Christ I'll stand

O Sacred Head Now Wounded

O sacred Head now wounded
With grief and shame weighed down
Now scornfully surrounded
With thorns Thine only crown
How pale Thou art with anguish
With sore abuse and scorn
How does that visage lanquish
Which once was bright as morn

What Thou my Lord has suffered
Was all for sinners' gain
Mine mine was the transgression
But Thine the deadly pain
Lo here I fall my Savior
'Tis I deserve Thy place
Look on me with Thy favor
Assist me with Thy grace

What language shall I borrow
To thank Thee dearest Friend
For this Thy dying sorrow
Thy pity without end
O make me Thine forever
And should I fainting be
Lord let me never never
Outlive my love to Thee

Scripture Reading

Numbers 1

Apostles' Creed

I believe in God the Father Almighty,
Maker of heaven and earth.
I believe in Jesus Christ,
His only-begotten Son, our Lord,
Who was conceived by the Holy Spirit,
born of the Virgin Mary,
suffered under Pontius Pilate,
was crucified, dead, and buried.
He descended into hades.
The third day He rose again from the dead.
He ascended into heaven and sits
at the right hand of God the Father Almighty.
From there He shall come to judge
the living and the dead.

I believe in the Holy Spirit,
the holy catholic church,
the communion of saints,
the forgiveness of sins,
the resurrection of the body,
and the life everlasting.
Amen.

We Will Glorify

We will glorify the King of kings
We will glorify the Lamb.
We will glorify the Lord of lords,
Who is the great I AM.

Lord Jehovah reigns in majesty
We will bow before His throne.
We will worship Him in righteousness,
We will worship Him alone.

He is Lord of heaven, Lord of earth
He is Lord of all who live.
He is Lord above the universe
All praise to Him we give.

Hallelujah to the King of kings
Hallelujah to the Lamb
Hallelujah to the Lord of lords
Who is the great I AM.

It is Finished

Hark the voice of love and mercy
Sounds aloud from Calvary
See it rends the rocks asunder
Shakes the earth and veils the sky
"It is finished, it is finished!"
Hear the dying Savior cry.

“It is finished,” O what pleasure,
Do these charming words afford.
Heavenly blessings, without measure,
Flow to us from Christ the Lord.
“It is finished, it is finished,”
Saints the dying words record.

Finished all the types and shadows,
Of the ceremonial law;
Finished all that God had promised;
Death and hell no more shall awe.
“It is finished, it is finished,”
Saints from hence your comfort draw.

Tune your harps anew, ye seraphs;
Join to sing the pleasing theme;
Saints on earth and all in heaven,
Join to praise Immanuel’s name.
Hallelujah! Hallelujah!
Glory to the bleeding lamb!

I Will Glory in My Redeemer

I will glory in my Redeemer,
Whose priceless blood has ransomed me
Mine was the sin that drove the bitter nails
And hung Him on that judgment tree

I will glory in my Redeemer,
Who crushed the pow’r of sin and death
My only Savior before the Holy Judge
The Lamb who is my righteousness
The Lamb who is my righteousness.

I will glory in my Redeemer
My life He bought, my love He owns
I have no longings for another
I’m satisfied in Him alone

I will glory in my Redeemer
His faithfulness, my standing place
Though foes are mighty and rush upon me,
My feet are firm, held by His grace
My feet are firm, held by His grace

I will glory in my Redeemer,
Who carries me on eagle’s wings
He crowns my life with loving-kindness
His triumph song I’ll ever sing

I will glory in my Redeemer,
Who waits for me at gates of gold
And when He calls me, it will be paradise
His face forever to behold,
His face forever to behold

Sermon

Colossians 3

The Wonderful Cross

When I survey the wondrous cross
On which the Prince of Glory died
My richest gain I count but loss
And pour contempt on all my pride

See, from His head, His hands, His feet
Sorrow and love flow mingled down
Did e’er such love and sorrow meet
Or thorns compose so rich a crown?

Oh, the wonderful cross,
Oh, the wonderful cross
Bids me come and die
And find that I may truly live
Oh, the wonderful cross
Oh, the wonderful cross
All who gather here
By grace draw near, and bless Your name.

Were the whole realm of nature mine
That were an off’ring far too small
Love so amazing, so divine
Demands my soul, my life, my all!

*Communion at CTK is celebrated weekly. Our practice is to guard/fence the table for the instruction and protection of both our congregation and our visitors. Guests who have spoken to and received approval by an elder will be welcomed by name to the table each week. If you have not met with an elder yet, please remain seated and we look forward to speaking with you after the service.

Upcoming Events

Prayer Night : Wednesdays at 7 p.m.
Men's Meeting: Friday, May 2nd
Youth Choir Concert: May 24th, 3:30 p.m.